Designedbasedon the technicalandcombatdataof[[GN-XXX+GNR-000SeferRasiel]] and [[GN-001/hs-A01DGundamAvalanche Exia`]], CelestialBeing(CB)engineersoriginallytestedGundamRasielandtheSeferunits to perfectadd-onperipheralequipmentinmid-battlewhilealsoperfecting the applicationsof''GNBit'' technology.Unfortunately, development of ''GN Bit''technologyforthethirdgenerationGundamswashaltedafterthelostofSeferRasiel. However,CBengineerscontinuedtodevelopanewsupport/peripheralsystem(s) toincreaseandenhancetheGundams’combatabilitiesandthe GN Arms was the end-result of theirresearch and development.

The GN Arms is a limited-producedseriesand the successors to the [[GNR-000 GN Sefer]] series. Onlytwounitswerecreated and both of themweremodifiedtoreflectthecombatthemesoftheirrespectiveassignedGundams; GN Arms Type-E isfitted to complement[[GN-001GundamExia]]. AlthoughfittedafterGundamExia, GN Arms Eretainssimilarities to itscounterpart and its componentsareonepartofanoveralltacticalsupportsystem. Assuch, the unitsarearmedwithtwosetsofweaponry:standardandcustomized.

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Powered by a [[GN Condenser]], the GN Arms can operate independently for a limited periodof time.<ref name="GPF"/><ref name="Mech 1st">'Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Mechanics 1st' Book</ref>{{ref|G00|21}}{{ref|G00|25}} For sustained combat, the GN Arms has to transform and dock with a Gundam to form the GN Armor as it lacks the semi-perpetual GN Drive.<refname="Website"/><refname="hg"/>TheGNArms has excellent mobility, multiple beam weaponry and is capable of high-speedcombat.<refname="GPF"/><refname="Mech1st"/>Eventhoughjustasupportmachine,theoverall capabilities of the GN Arms arecomparable to thoseofamobile suit.<refname="GPF"/>However,theperformanceof the GN Arms isdependenton the stored GN Particles in the GN Condenser, which are used for power, propulsion and to formthe beams of beam weaponry, and its performancewillbegreatlyreducediftheparticlesaredepleted.<refname="GPF"/>Thus, the GNArms'pilotmustpayattentiontotheGNParticlesreserve while battling.<ref name="GPF"/>{{ref|G00|21}} The pilot is seated in a single-seater cockpit, similar in looks to a mobile suit's cockpit, located in the center block of the GN Arms.<ref name="GPF"/><ref name="Mech 1st"/><ref name="00-A">'Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Archives' Book</ref>

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Thestandardweaponryisfeaturedinbothunits;botharearmedwithapairof''Large-Size GN Cannons'' and ''GNClaws''.Thecannonsarehiddenat the top-rearhatch,rightontopofthethrusters. The ''GN Claws'' isathree-prongedweaponinheritedfrom the [[GN-001/hs-A01DGundamAvalancheExia`|GundamAvalancheExiaDash]]armorsystem.Itisamelee-typeweapon, meantforcloserangeattacks.However, the original ''GN Claws'' werebuiltwithbeam sabers for extendedreachandhadgreaterattackcapabilitiesagainstenemytarget(s);CBengineers(forsomeunknownreasons)removedthatability,limitingtheseparticular ''GN Claws'' formainlylatching and tearingagainst its target(s).Theclawsarelocated at the underbelly of the GN Arms;they’refoldedwithin the lowerplatformuntildeployed.However,whileitsstandardweaponrymakesitformidable, itisitsspecializedweaponrythatgives the GN Arms itsuniquecombativequalities.

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TwoGNArmsunitswereproduced:theGNArmsType-Eforthe[[GN-001GundamExia]]and the GN Arms Type-Dfor the [[GN-002Gundam Dynames]], and afterdockingwiththeirGundampartner,they form the [[GN-001+GNR-001EGNArmorType-E]]and[[GN-002+GNR-001DGNArmor Type-D]] respectively.<ref name="GPF"/><ref name="Website"/><ref name="hg"/> The GN Arms do not compensate for any of their Gundam partner'sweakness,butratherimproveontheir specialties.<ref name="Mech 1st"/> Accordingly, the GN Arms Type-E has ''Large-SizeGNSwords''and''GNBeamGuns''tocomplementtheclosecombatspecializedExia, whiletheGNArmsType-Dhas the ''GN Twin Rifle'' and''Large-SizeMissileContainer'' for anti-fleetcombat,augmentingthecapabilitiesofthelong-rangeshootingspecializedDynames.<refname="GPF"/><refname="Website"/><refname="hg"/><refname="Mech1st"/>BothGNArmsalsosharethe same ''Large-Size GN Cannons'' and ''Claws''.<refname="GPF"/><refname="Website"/><refname="hg"/><ref name="Mech 1st"/> In the GN Armor form, the GN Arms is powered by the Gundam's GN Drive, gaining infinite operating time and canperform at its fullest,withitsoffensivecapabilities and mobility being usable at their maximum potential and the generation of a[[GN Field]]fordefensebecoming possible.<ref name="GPF"/><ref name="hg"/><ref name="00-A"/> Sortieing directly in the GNArmorformisdoableasseenwiththeGNArmorType-D, eliminatingtheneedforapilotin the GN Arms Type-D.<refname="Website"/><refname="Mech1st"/>{{ref|G00|23}} The GN Arms' data is later used to develop the [[GNR-010 0 Raiser]].<ref name="PG 00R-C"/><ref name="00V Chart"/>

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GN Arms E'scustomizedequipmentareits pair of ''Large-Size GN Swords'' and the ''GNBeamGuns''.Theswordsarelargerversions of Exia’sswords;they’re GN particle-lacedvibro-swordsdesignedtocutthroughlargetargets(ex:mobilearmors,spaceships, asteroids,etc.).However,they’respecificallydesigned to puncturethrough[[GNField]]sincasetheirenemy(s)managed to acquireGNtechnology. DesignedafterExia'sprimaryweapon, the ''GNBeamGuns''arebuiltbehind the sword.Althoughcalledguns, theirfirepoweriscomparabletoDynames'''GN Rifle''.Theoverallweaponssilhouettegives the pair of gun-swordsafocusinclose-quarterscombat(CQC), butbalancedformid-to-shortrangefiringsolutions.

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When not in used, each GN Arms isdockedtotherear of a [[Assault Container]], which can also store a Gundam.<ref name="GPF"/><ref name="Website"/><ref name="Mech 1st"/>{{ref|G00|22}} Carrying the GN Arms and its Gundam partner, the AssaultContainercanundergoindependentoperationsin space or on earth, and iscapable of atmosphericre-entryand escape.<ref name="GPF"/>{{ref|G00|22}}{{ref|G00|24}} The GN Arms'GNVerniersserveaspartoftheAssaultContainer'spropulsionsystem, andaspecialmechanismtransfersthe GN Arms' pilot to andfrofromthebridgeoftheAssaultContainer to controlthemachines accordingly.<refname="Mech1st"/>{{ref|G00|25}}{{ref|G00|23}}{{ref|G00|24}}TheAssaultContainer has built-in weaponry for supporting the Gundaminbattle,itcanalso replace the normalunarmedcontainersof the mothership, [[CBS-70Ptolemaios]],andwhenutilizedin this latter manner, the Large-Size GN cannons of the stored GN Arms can serve as the Ptolemaios'smainguns.<refname="Video"/><refname="Website"/><refname="hg"/>{{ref|G00|24}} Therefore, the deployment of theGNArmsandbyextension, the AssaultContainers, canalsobeviewedastheweaponization of the unarmed Ptolemaios.<ref name="Mech 1st"/>

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In terms of systems, the GN Arms is powered by GN particles. The units are built with [[GN Condenser]]s to store a limited supply of particles; its pilot must be mindful of its particle reserves or risk a power-down in a compromising tactical position. However, the units are designed with a docking system that connects to their respective Gundams’ [[GN Drive]] to help recharge their particles for extended operation usage. Celestial Being engineers also installed a [[GN Field]] for added protection against enemy attacks. While not built into the GN Arms, either units can utilize the [[Trans-Am System]] through their Gundams during emergency situations to temporarily enhance three times their normal combat capabilities. However, its overall systems risk reduction in performance after all its particles are expended.

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:A pair of close combat-use claws are mounted on the tip of the folded, leg-like parts at the bottom of the GN Arms Type-E and Type-D.<ref name="GPF"/><ref name="hg"/><ref name="Mech 1st"/> Each claw has three prongs that unfold during use.<ref name="GPF"/><ref name="hg"/><ref name="Mech 1st"/>

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For combat, its native form is a fighter: ''GN Arms Mode''. Able to fly in outer-space and Earth’s atmosphere, it can only utilize the ''GN Beam Guns'' and ''Large-Size GN Cannons'' for high-speed heavy assault combat; it relies on its speed to flank and shoot down its target(s), similar to traditional aerial dog fighting. Unfortunately, its remaining weapons and abilities are offline in this form and its weapons are locked in place, lacking flexibility and dynamic firing solutions. As fixed weapons, they are limited to shooting down its target relative to the body positioning of the unit itself. While the units can deploy a [[GN Field]], it was never used in this form; it suggests GN Arms either can't deploy its GN Field or has limited usage in its fighter form. Another weakness are the units' limitations in traveling between Earth and space; to compensate for those weaknesses, the Assault Container can be deployed for enhanced tactical operations.

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:Also known as 'Large GN Cannon', the GN Arms Type-E and Type-D have two of this weapon and their emitters are located below the top sections of both machines.<ref name="Video"/><ref name="hg"/><ref name="Mech 1st"/> They serve as the GN Arms' main armament, and their firepower are comparable to the [[GN-005 Gundam Virtue]]'s GN Bazooka.<ref name="hg"/> However, due to their high GN Particle consumption, they only perform at full power when in GN Armor form.<ref name="hg"/> Despite this, they can still overwhelm the [[GNX-603T GN-X]]'s GN Shield when fired by the GN Arms.{{ref|G00|21}} They also serve as the Ptolemaios' main guns when the Assault Container containing the GN Arms is attached to the ship.<ref name="hg"/>

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Celestial Being engineers realized the GN Arms have limitations, exiting Earth’s atmosphere and its overall mass is too great to fit into a linear train for a ride back into space. While not designed for the sole purpose of being an atmospheric shuttle, the [[Assault Container]] (AC) is a heavily armed tactical mini-MS carrier that can safely house Exia and GN Arms through some of the most treacherous conditions; the GN Arms bears little involvement in operations when docked.

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:Also known as 'Large GN Sword', a pair are equipped on the movable arm-like parts on the sides of the GN Arms Type-E.<ref name="GPF"/><ref name="Video"/><ref name="hg"/><ref name="Mech 1st"/> They are prepared for the close combat specialized Gundam Exia, and like the Exia's GN Sword, the physical blades of the Large-Size GN Swords are enveloped in GN Particles and can penetrate GN Field.<ref name="GPF"/><ref name="hg"/><ref name="Mech 1st"/>{{ref|G00|25}} The GN Arms Type-E by itself cannot use the weapon effectively, however by taking advantage of its accelerating capabilities, it can still use the swords to destroy enemy unit.<ref name="GPF"/>

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When combined with the AC, the GN Arms’ overall systems are not utilized other than its thrusters (providing additional thrust power to account for its added weight into the AC). Its overall body is safely shielded within the confines of the AC along with its respective Gundam (although they’re not docked together in any special configuration). Combined with the Gundam and powered by its [[GN Drive]], the pilot of the GN Arms is transferred through a special lift and ported over the AC's helm for manning its flight controls and weapons; the AC is in complete control and the GN Arms is just along for the ride. However, should the container become compromised, the pilot can immediately transfer back into the GN Arms and eject Exia to escape and can recombine as a MA for advancedcombat.

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:Mounted on the inner surface of each Large-Size GN Swords, the two GN Beam Guns are for restricting enemy movements and the likes.<ref name="GPF"/><ref name="hg"/><ref name="Mech 1st"/> Therefore, their firepower are not very high and inferior to that of the Large-Size GN Cannons.<ref name="GPF"/><ref name="hg"/> However, they have a higher rate of fire and can target enemy units in a wider range due to being mounted on freely movable parts.<ref name="GPF"/><ref name="hg"/>{{ref|G00|25}}

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When transforming into GN Armor, the pilot expands the unit into a large exo-suit combat system. The GN Arms opens in such a way that Exia simply "falls" back into the GN Armor, locks in place, and can utilize its systems in a matter of seconds. The cockpit folds up and rotates to the rear of its frame. The midsection expands and exposes a special docking module that docks directly with Exia's GN Drive Cone. The lower modules fold out to reveal its ''GN Claws'' and foot platform to dock with Exia's legs. Its fixed weapons are now unlocked and widened for Exia's arms to dock and utilizing it as an extension of itsarms.

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:Mounted on the GN Arms Type-D's right side, its twin barrels are folded when the machine is cruising and unfold during use.<ref name="hg"/>{{ref|G00|23}} The GN Twin Rifle's firepower is weaker than the Large-Size GN Cannons, but has high accuracy against targets at long range.<ref name="hg"/>

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In GN Armor form, the armor is co-piloted by Lasse and Setsuna; the full aspects over its controls are not fully defined and its capabilities are based on observation. In battle, Setsuna has full control over Exia while Lasse seems to handle mainly propulsion and the MA's cannons during combat. Setsuna's influence over the MA seems to be limited to its control over the armor's ''GN Beam Guns'', ''Large-Size GN Swords'', and the ''GN Claws''; he relies on Lasse for evasive maneuvers, firing the cannons, and deploying its [[GN Field]] against enemy fire. Should the GN Arms becomes critically damaged, Exia can simply pull itself out of the MA and resort to MScombat.

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:A container carrying hundreds of GN Missiles equipped on the GN Arms Type-D's left side, it is also known as 'Ultra Large GN Missile Pod'.<ref name="Website"/><ref name="hg"/><ref name="Mech 1st"/>{{ref|G00|23}} The missiles, fully charged with GN Particles before hand, have high destructive power.<ref name="hg"/> Exceptional combat results can be achieved when the missiles are fired en masse after the unit breaks into the enemy fleet.<ref name="hg"/>

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Overall, the GN Arms units had proven their value in combat, however, it would be the last of its kind. While Celestial Being engineers continued to produce new support units in its GNR series, Celestial Being ceased creating of any kind of mobile armor. Instead, Celestial Being engineers focused on developing equipment to enhance the combat capabilities of their Gundams; it eliminates the need for mobile armors since their individual capabilities can surpass them. However, the combat and technical data of the GN Arms was used to help [[CBS-74 Ptolemaios 2]], a multi-purpose warship that supplements and succeeds the GN Arms as the Gundams' most powerful combat support unit.

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To neutralize the threat of Celestial Being, the three major powers of the world, the Union, HRL and AEU, established an alliance under the United Nation's control, creating the [[United Nation Forces|UN Forces]]. In respond to this, [[Sumeragi Lee Noriega]] recalled the Gundam Meisters and their Gundams to the Ptolemaios and asked [[Ian Vashti]] to bring [[Lasse Aeon]] along to retrieve the GN Arms.

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As the Ptolemaios and the four Gundams battled the UN Forces' [[GNX-603T GN-X]]s for the first time, Lasse returned in time with the GN Arms Type-E. Beam fire from the GN Arms Type-E rescued the [[GN-005 Gundam Virtue]] from the attack of [[Patrick Colasour]]’s GN-X. The GN Arms Type-E then fired its GN Beam Guns and Large-Size GN Cannons at the other GN-Xs, destroying one unit. The UN Forces then retreated. After the battle, the GN Arms Type-E docked with its Assault Container while rendezvousing with the Ptolemaios.

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:Refined version of the GN Claws from the GN-001/hs-A01D Gundam Avalanche Exia`, the GN Arms' claws are only usable in MA mode. However, unlike the Gundam Avalanche Exia`, the GN Arms' claws cannot create a beam saber at the tip.

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The Assault Container with GN Arms Type-E was later loaded with the Gundam Exia as the Gundam Meister, [[Setsuna F. Seiei]], wanted to go to Earth to stop UN Forces' attack on [[Team Trinity]] and to figure out the purpose for the Gundams' existence. Lasse volunteered to go along, noting the Assault Container's ability to exit the atmosphere; he also wanted to use the trip to conduct a performance test of the GN Arms Type-E. On Earth, they battled [[Ali al-Saachez]] who had taken control of the [[GNW-002 Gundam Throne Zwei]], saving [[Nena Trinity]]. Meanwhile, the Ptolemaios traveled to a dock hidden in an asteroid in Lagrange 1 for repairs and resupplies, and was attached with the Assault Container loaded with the GN Arms Type-D.

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:Two large cannons are built on top of the GN Arms. While no official information has been released, the firepower (based on observation) is similar to Virtue's ''GN Bazooka''.

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As Lasse and Setsuna made their way back to the Ptolemaios, the UN Forces discovered the mothership and launched another attack. During the battle, [[Lockon Stratos]] sortied in the GN Armor Type-D and attacked the ships of the enemy fleet, destroying two of three ships. However, the GN Arms Type-D component of the GN Armor Type-D was then severely damaged by attacks from Ali's Throne Zwei and the last ship, forcing Lockon to eject the Dynames and continue the fight. The Dynames was later incapacitated, and Lockon left the Gundam with the rifle-shaped controller in hand. He then found one of the wrecked GN Arms Type-D's Large-Size GN Cannons, connected the rifle-shaped controller to it, and shot down the Throne Zwei with the cannon. As the Throne Zwei exploded, it fired a beam shot in retaliation, destroying the Large-Size GN Cannon and killing Lockon.

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:Notably the most defining feature of the GN Arms Type-E, are it's two large GN Blades, one on each side of the unit for melee combat. Each large GN Sword has a GN Beam Gun stored behind the blade for ranged attacks. Like the GN Sword, it has the ability to penetrate GN Fields.

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In the final battle with the UN Forces, the Assault Container loaded with Exia and GN Arms Type-E was launched from the Ptolemaios to take down the huge enemy mobile armor, the [[GNMA-XCVII Alvatore]], while the [[GN-003 Gundam Kyrios]] and the [[GN-004 Gundam Nadleeh]] defended the mothership from the GN-Xs. When the Assault Container's GN Missiles and beam shots proved useless against the Alvatore's GN Field, Lasse rammed the container at the mobile armor and fired an almost point-blank beam shot, but this was also futile. The GN Arms Type-E and Exia then ejected from the Assault Container as it was ripped apart by theAlvatore.

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:A single GN Beam Gun is stored behind each of the large GN Swords. They can fire a beam with slightly higher output compared to Dynames' GN Sniper Rifle.

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TheGN Arms Type-E and Exia shot repeatedly at the Alvatore, but failed to even scratch its armor. They eventually docked to form the powerful GN Armor Type-E and severely disabled the Alvatore. However, the GN Armor Type-E also suffered heavy damage in the process, and after piercing the Alvatore's GN Field with the right Large-Size GN Sword and lodging the weapon in the mobile armor, the GN Arms Type-E component exploded from the accumulated damages. The Exia ejected in time and destroyed the Alvatore with its GN Sword. Despite being seriously injured, Lasse survived the explosion and was rescued after the battle.

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After suffering several losses against [[Celestial Being]], the [[United Nation Forces|UN Forces]] were granted access to 30 GN Drives which resulted in the creation of the [[GNX-603T GN-X]] - a mobile suit that could resist Celestial Being. Fearing the possibility of defeat, [[Sumeragi Lee Noriega]] had [[Lasse Aeon]] and [[Ian Vashti]] retrieve the [[GNR-001 GN Arms|GN Arms]] from one of their lagrange resource satellites. Lasse retrieved GN Arms Type E, while Ian retrieved [[GNR-001D GN Arms Type-D|GN Arms Type-D]].

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In the final events of A.D. 2308, UN Forces successfully fended off Celestial Being. Last standing [[Gundam Meister]], [[Setsuna F. Seiei]], and Lasse/GN Arms Type-E fought against [[Alejandro Corner]]/[[GNMA-XCVII Alvatore|Alvatore]]. The GN Arms Type-E managed to defeat the enemy MA, but Lasse/GN Arms Type-E was severely damaged from the battle and unable to continue the fight. After Setsuna/Exia defeated Alejandro/Alvaaron and subsequently disappeared, Lasse was rescued but it is unknown if the GN Arms Type-E was salvaged.

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Superior as the Celestial Being's Gundams are compared to other mobile suits in AD 2307, only four such machines are deployed for the organization's armed interventions.[1] This is expected to be insufficient as the conflict with the three major powers of the world (Union, HRL and AEU), which had much superior numbers, intensifies.[1] With producing more Gundams being difficult due to the special conditions needed to produce their core unit, the GN Drive, the Celestial Being's development team proposed the development of the GN Arms - an enhancement and support machine for the Gundams.[1][2][3][4] The GN Arms is developed from the data of the GNR-000 GN Sefer and the GN-001/hs-A01D Gundam Avalanche Exia'.[4][5][6][7]

Powered by a GN Condenser, the GN Arms can operate independently for a limited period of time.[1][8][9][10] For sustained combat, the GN Arms has to transform and dock with a Gundam to form the GN Armor as it lacks the semi-perpetual GN Drive.[3][4] The GN Arms has excellent mobility, multiple beam weaponry and is capable of high-speed combat.[1][8] Even though just a support machine, the overall capabilities of the GN Arms are comparable to those of a mobile suit.[1] However, the performance of the GN Arms is dependent on the stored GN Particles in the GN Condenser, which are used for power, propulsion and to form the beams of beam weaponry, and its performance will be greatly reduced if the particles are depleted.[1] Thus, the GN Arms' pilot must pay attention to the GN Particles reserve while battling.[1][9] The pilot is seated in a single-seater cockpit, similar in looks to a mobile suit's cockpit, located in the center block of the GN Arms.[1][8][11]

Two GN Arms units were produced: the GN Arms Type-E for the GN-001 Gundam Exia and the GN Arms Type-D for the GN-002 Gundam Dynames, and after docking with their Gundam partner, they form the GN-001+GNR-001E GN Armor Type-E and GN-002+GNR-001D GN Armor Type-D respectively.[1][3][4] The GN Arms do not compensate for any of their Gundam partner's weakness, but rather improve on their specialties.[8] Accordingly, the GN Arms Type-E has Large-Size GN Swords and GN Beam Guns to complement the close combat specialized Exia, while the GN Arms Type-D has the GN Twin Rifle and Large-Size Missile Container for anti-fleet combat, augmenting the capabilities of the long-range shooting specialized Dynames.[1][3][4][8] Both GN Arms also share the same Large-Size GN Cannons and Claws.[1][3][4][8] In the GN Armor form, the GN Arms is powered by the Gundam's GN Drive, gaining infinite operating time and can perform at its fullest, with its offensive capabilities and mobility being usable at their maximum potential and the generation of a GN Field for defense becoming possible.[1][4][11] Sortieing directly in the GN Armor form is doable as seen with the GN Armor Type-D, eliminating the need for a pilot in the GN Arms Type-D.[3][8][12] The GN Arms' data is later used to develop the GNR-010 0 Raiser.[5][6]

When not in used, each GN Arms is docked to the rear of a Assault Container, which can also store a Gundam.[1][3][8][13] Carrying the GN Arms and its Gundam partner, the Assault Container can undergo independent operations in space or on earth, and is capable of atmospheric re-entry and escape.[1][13][14] The GN Arms' GN Verniers serve as part of the Assault Container's propulsion system, and a special mechanism transfers the GN Arms' pilot to and fro from the bridge of the Assault Container to control the machines accordingly.[8][10][12][14] The Assault Container has built-in weaponry for supporting the Gundam in battle, it can also replace the normal unarmed containers of the mothership, CBS-70 Ptolemaios, and when utilized in this latter manner, the Large-Size GN cannons of the stored GN Arms can serve as the Ptolemaios's main guns.[2][3][4][14] Therefore, the deployment of the GN Arms and by extension, the Assault Containers, can also be viewed as the weaponization of the unarmed Ptolemaios.[8]

A pair of close combat-use claws are mounted on the tip of the folded, leg-like parts at the bottom of the GN Arms Type-E and Type-D.[1][4][8] Each claw has three prongs that unfold during use.[1][4][8]

Large-Size GN Cannon

Also known as 'Large GN Cannon', the GN Arms Type-E and Type-D have two of this weapon and their emitters are located below the top sections of both machines.[2][4][8] They serve as the GN Arms' main armament, and their firepower are comparable to the GN-005 Gundam Virtue's GN Bazooka.[4] However, due to their high GN Particle consumption, they only perform at full power when in GN Armor form.[4] Despite this, they can still overwhelm the GNX-603T GN-X's GN Shield when fired by the GN Arms.[9] They also serve as the Ptolemaios' main guns when the Assault Container containing the GN Arms is attached to the ship.[4]

Large-Size GN Sword

Also known as 'Large GN Sword', a pair are equipped on the movable arm-like parts on the sides of the GN Arms Type-E.[1][2][4][8] They are prepared for the close combat specialized Gundam Exia, and like the Exia's GN Sword, the physical blades of the Large-Size GN Swords are enveloped in GN Particles and can penetrate GN Field.[1][4][8][10] The GN Arms Type-E by itself cannot use the weapon effectively, however by taking advantage of its accelerating capabilities, it can still use the swords to destroy enemy unit.[1]

GN Beam Gun

Mounted on the inner surface of each Large-Size GN Swords, the two GN Beam Guns are for restricting enemy movements and the likes.[1][4][8] Therefore, their firepower are not very high and inferior to that of the Large-Size GN Cannons.[1][4] However, they have a higher rate of fire and can target enemy units in a wider range due to being mounted on freely movable parts.[1][4][10]

GN Twin Rifle

Mounted on the GN Arms Type-D's right side, its twin barrels are folded when the machine is cruising and unfold during use.[4][12] The GN Twin Rifle's firepower is weaker than the Large-Size GN Cannons, but has high accuracy against targets at long range.[4]

Large-Size Missile Container

A container carrying hundreds of GN Missiles equipped on the GN Arms Type-D's left side, it is also known as 'Ultra Large GN Missile Pod'.[3][4][8][12] The missiles, fully charged with GN Particles before hand, have high destructive power.[4] Exceptional combat results can be achieved when the missiles are fired en masse after the unit breaks into the enemy fleet.[4]

To neutralize the threat of Celestial Being, the three major powers of the world, the Union, HRL and AEU, established an alliance under the United Nation's control, creating the UN Forces. In respond to this, Sumeragi Lee Noriega recalled the Gundam Meisters and their Gundams to the Ptolemaios and asked Ian Vashti to bring Lasse Aeon along to retrieve the GN Arms.

As the Ptolemaios and the four Gundams battled the UN Forces' GNX-603T GN-Xs for the first time, Lasse returned in time with the GN Arms Type-E. Beam fire from the GN Arms Type-E rescued the GN-005 Gundam Virtue from the attack of Patrick Colasour’s GN-X. The GN Arms Type-E then fired its GN Beam Guns and Large-Size GN Cannons at the other GN-Xs, destroying one unit. The UN Forces then retreated. After the battle, the GN Arms Type-E docked with its Assault Container while rendezvousing with the Ptolemaios.

The Assault Container with GN Arms Type-E was later loaded with the Gundam Exia as the Gundam Meister, Setsuna F. Seiei, wanted to go to Earth to stop UN Forces' attack on Team Trinity and to figure out the purpose for the Gundams' existence. Lasse volunteered to go along, noting the Assault Container's ability to exit the atmosphere; he also wanted to use the trip to conduct a performance test of the GN Arms Type-E. On Earth, they battled Ali al-Saachez who had taken control of the GNW-002 Gundam Throne Zwei, saving Nena Trinity. Meanwhile, the Ptolemaios traveled to a dock hidden in an asteroid in Lagrange 1 for repairs and resupplies, and was attached with the Assault Container loaded with the GN Arms Type-D.

As Lasse and Setsuna made their way back to the Ptolemaios, the UN Forces discovered the mothership and launched another attack. During the battle, Lockon Stratos sortied in the GN Armor Type-D and attacked the ships of the enemy fleet, destroying two of three ships. However, the GN Arms Type-D component of the GN Armor Type-D was then severely damaged by attacks from Ali's Throne Zwei and the last ship, forcing Lockon to eject the Dynames and continue the fight. The Dynames was later incapacitated, and Lockon left the Gundam with the rifle-shaped controller in hand. He then found one of the wrecked GN Arms Type-D's Large-Size GN Cannons, connected the rifle-shaped controller to it, and shot down the Throne Zwei with the cannon. As the Throne Zwei exploded, it fired a beam shot in retaliation, destroying the Large-Size GN Cannon and killing Lockon.

In the final battle with the UN Forces, the Assault Container loaded with Exia and GN Arms Type-E was launched from the Ptolemaios to take down the huge enemy mobile armor, the GNMA-XCVII Alvatore, while the GN-003 Gundam Kyrios and the GN-004 Gundam Nadleeh defended the mothership from the GN-Xs. When the Assault Container's GN Missiles and beam shots proved useless against the Alvatore's GN Field, Lasse rammed the container at the mobile armor and fired an almost point-blank beam shot, but this was also futile. The GN Arms Type-E and Exia then ejected from the Assault Container as it was ripped apart by the Alvatore.

The GN Arms Type-E and Exia shot repeatedly at the Alvatore, but failed to even scratch its armor. They eventually docked to form the powerful GN Armor Type-E and severely disabled the Alvatore. However, the GN Armor Type-E also suffered heavy damage in the process, and after piercing the Alvatore's GN Field with the right Large-Size GN Sword and lodging the weapon in the mobile armor, the GN Arms Type-E component exploded from the accumulated damages. The Exia ejected in time and destroyed the Alvatore with its GN Sword. Despite being seriously injured, Lasse survived the explosion and was rescued after the battle.